The state of Wisconsin just showed the nation how not to conduct an election during a pandemic.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Belfast long-term care facility with COVID-19 outbreak has a history of health violations
The Commons at Tall Pines, where 23 people have tested positive, did not substantially meet program requirements in 2018 or 2019.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Thank medical workers by helping to make sure they get paid
At least 15% of the total federal bailout should focus on health care organizations.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Matt Pouliot: Food insecurity a major concern
We all need to pitch in to make sure kids have enough to eat.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Trump says he, not governors, will decide on easing guidelines
Under the Constitution, public health and safety is primarily the domain of state and local officials. It was not clear what, if any, authority Trump could use to overrule their decisions.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
BIW says it will stay open despite plea from 72 lawmakers
Legislators acknowledged steps the shipyard has taken to protect workers, such as requiring workers to wear face masks, halting the use of private vans for commuting, and sanitizing workspaces, but stated additional measures must be taken to protect public health.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Could old vaccines for other germs protect against COVID-19?
Scientists are testing tuberculosis and oral polio vaccines.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
New food pantry opens at Winslow Congregational Church
The Waterville Food Bank also continues to be open, and the St. John Food Pantry in Winslow is back open after having been closed for the month of March.
Posted inSports
Trek Across Maine bike ride will be a virtual event
The normal three-day, on-road tour has been canceled because of coronavirus concerns.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville students to continue remote learning until end of school year
Waterville Schools Superintendent Eric Haley called school staff Monday afternoon to say that, unless the Maine Center for Disease Control announces it is safe to open school buildings, Waterville schools will continue remote learning until the end of the school year.